Bruce E. Thomas
( out of 327 reviews )

Bruce E. Thomas, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Farmington Health Center

Farmington
801-213-3200
Directions

Stansbury Health Center

Tooele
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  • Bruce Thomas, M.D., is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, and Orthopedic Clinical Attending for the University of Utah. Dr. Thomas specializes in diagnosis and treatment of shoulder, knee and sports injuries including instability, rotator cuff tears, and knee pain.

    Dr. Thomas is a graduate of Brigham Young University and the Medical College of Georgia. He completed his internship and orthopedic training at the Naval Medical Center, San Diego where he was chief resident and was retained as teaching staff at the completion of his residency. He spent 3 years assigned to the Navy Seals and has experience and particular interest in returning patients of all athletic levels to their optimal performance. Dr. Thomas is the current North American Medical Director for the Australian Winter Olympic Institute, which utilizes Utah as a major training hub.

    Surgery is one treatment that can help patients, but not all patients need surgery, and not all patients need the same surgery. Treatment decisions should be a collaborative effort between the patient and the surgeon after a discussion of the diagnosis, options for treatment, benefits of treatment and risks of treatment alternatives.

    In his free time Dr. Thomas is a Utah out door enthusiast, skier, hiker and avid cyclist.

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    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 327 reviews )

    The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers.

    The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

    Patient Comments

    Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    May 08, 2025
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

    A doctor attentive to my knee condition, and always paying attention to my problem since my fall at work. Thank you, Dr. Bruce. [TRANSLATED]

    April 29, 2025
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

    Very. Professional.

    April 28, 2025
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

    Dr Thomas is an excellent physician and surgeon. I would highly recommend him. I've been very pleased with the 3 surgeries he's done for me.

    April 18, 2025
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

    Bruce is very good. He did great

    April 14, 2025
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

    Good people skills

    April 10, 2025
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

    I true Dr. Thomas to take care of my medical needs. Between my problems with my hands/wrists and my shoulders, I have minimal pain now.

    April 07, 2025
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

    Very professional

    March 27, 2025
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

    He if the the best doctor and very thorough

    March 24, 2025
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

    Kind, considerate and professional

  • Bruce Thomas, M.D., is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, and Orthopedic Clinical Attending for the University of Utah. Dr. Thomas specializes in diagnosis and treatment of shoulder, knee and sports injuries including instability, rotator cuff tears, and knee pain.

    Dr. Thomas is a graduate of Brigham Young University and the Medical College of Georgia. He completed his internship and orthopedic training at the Naval Medical Center, San Diego where he was chief resident and was retained as teaching staff at the completion of his residency. He spent 3 years assigned to the Navy Seals and has experience and particular interest in returning patients of all athletic levels to their optimal performance. Dr. Thomas is the current North American Medical Director for the Australian Winter Olympic Institute, which utilizes Utah as a major training hub.

    Surgery is one treatment that can help patients, but not all patients need surgery, and not all patients need the same surgery. Treatment decisions should be a collaborative effort between the patient and the surgeon after a discussion of the diagnosis, options for treatment, benefits of treatment and risks of treatment alternatives.

    In his free time Dr. Thomas is a Utah out door enthusiast, skier, hiker and avid cyclist.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Orthopaedics -Clinical Attending

    Education history

    Residency Orthopedics - Naval Medical Center San Diego Resident
    Internship General Surgery - Naval Medical Center San Diego Intern
    Professional Medical Medicine - Medical College of Georgia M.D.
    Undergraduate Zoology - Brigham Young University B.S.

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